Neotropical Biology and Conservation

Peer-reviewed, OA journal devoted to the description, analysis & conservation of biodiversity. Now on Bluesky:

[Neotropical Biology and Conservation @NeotropicalBio]

We are moving to Bluesky! To keep up to date with our latest studies, follow us on Bluesky and Facebook. 🔵

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A new, improved Journal Impact Factor for Neotropical Biology and Conservation.

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New dietary data for the Brazilian false coral snake in the Caatinga biome reveal a lizard-dominated diet and document incidental plastic ingestion.

🔗 https://t.co/iOGc8UiymP

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New Scopus CiteScore for Neotropical Biology and Conservation.

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Nine new species of microcaddisflies from Panama's Soná Peninsula and Coiba National Park are described in this study, bringing the country's known caddisfly fauna to 544 species.

🔗 https://t.co/UureOxOYTP

#Trichoptera

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Researchers have discovered three new orchid species - each utilising an unusual method of asexual reproduction known as prolification - from the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. 🇵🇦🇨🇷

🔗 https://t.co/qvSr7pCp3v

#Orchidaceae

[ARPHAPreprints @ARPHAPreprints]

The fish assemblage of a Mexican protected spring system dominated by invasive fishes.

🔗 https://t.co/DaiWwH0Eny

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A man sustained serious leg injuries in a non-fatal attack by a Morelet’s crocodile in Laguna del Carpintero, Mexico, prompting a coordinated emergency response and highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflict in urban wetlands.

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Trahira fish found in a hypoxic drying pool developed lip protrusions not linked to tissue changes or oxygen absorption structures, suggesting a possible role in channeling surface water into the mouth.

🔗 https://t.co/jPSwcWtR6b

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New field records from the Ecuadorian Andes document domestic dogs chasing, injuring, or killing six native vertebrate species, including endangered ones, underscoring their threat to wildlife even within protected areas.

🔗 https://t.co/M48JSRPjde

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First report of Halomicrobium mukohataei in Mexico shows its pigments possess antioxidant, antimicrobial, and moderate cytotoxic activities.

🔗 https://t.co/pjoecejLGJ

[ARPHAPreprints @ARPHAPreprints]

Non-native plant species on inselbergs of Brazilian tropical forests: checklist and insights for biodiversity management and conservation.

🔗 https://t.co/JpFFQUKTFr

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Yesterday was #WorldTapirDay! We recently published research from Rafael Reyna-Hurtado describing his discovery of unexpected fighting and vocalisation from tapirs (Tapirus bairdii) in Mexico.

[Neotropical Biology and Conservation @NeotropicalBio]

"Imagine my surprise... one camera showed us 97 videos of tapirs involved in fighting, running, chasing, biting each other and whistling!"

Rafael Reyna-Hurtado describes his research capturing unexpected extreme fighting and vocalisation in tapirs.

🔗 https://t.co/Ibq8Jj4ybK

[Neotropical Biology and Conservation @NeotropicalBio]

We're excited to announce the NBC data portal, where you can find all the biodiversity data associated with our studies!

https://t.co/ZKt2Mf2cPz

[ARPHAPreprints @ARPHAPreprints]

Termites and ants share nests in complex Amazonian cohabitation networks, revealing how biodiversity, habitat type, and species roles shape one of the rainforest’s most overlooked symbioses.

🔗 https://t.co/Zvbcmqx3M5

@neotropicalbio

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Researchers report unusual behaviour of fighting and whistling in Baird’s tapirs, a species considered shy and calm.

🔗 @Pensoft blog post: https://t.co/Ibq8Jj4ybK

🔗 Research paper: https://t.co/00yA3AGkSt

[Neotropical Biology and Conservation @NeotropicalBio]

Researchers report unusual behaviour of fighting and whistling in Baird’s tapirs, a species considered shy and calm.

🔗 @Pensoft blog post: https://t.co/Ibq8Jj4ybK

🔗 Research paper: https://t.co/00yA3AGkSt

[Pensoft @Pensoft]

✨Highlights from our CEO & fouder @LyuboPenev's talk at the 🇨🇺 #XIIICLB congress: "Advancing
🌿#plant #taxonomy and #conservation through #biodiversity #publishing & science #communication!
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@botanicalatina #botany #plantscience

[Neotropical Biology and Conservation @NeotropicalBio]

"Imagine my surprise... one camera showed us 97 videos of tapirs involved in fighting, running, chasing, biting each other and whistling!"

Rafael Reyna-Hurtado describes his research capturing unexpected extreme fighting and vocalisation in tapirs.

🔗 https://t.co/Ibq8Jj4ybK

[Pensoft @Pensoft]

You can find us at #XIIICLB, where we'll be happy to discuss open-access publishing in botany and mycology with you! We're also presenting a session on Friday, March 14!